"Darren's going to be a free agent and there's been communication with his agent," McKenzie said, via ESPN.com. "He's going to see what his market is. And that's the thing, when you're talking about the games that he's missed, he has no idea -- and when I say 'He,' I'm talking about his agent -- he has no idea what his market value will be and I couldn't tell you what the other 31 teams think."

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McKenzie noted he is hopeful to re-sign Rashad Jennings who took over for the absent McFadden. He totaled 733 yards and six touchdowns on a less-than-average offensive line. The Raiders are confident that he could be a true starter in the coming years. He could also end up being a much cheaper option for the Raiders.

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i can't say it makes me happy.
while i wasn't huge on the pick, the guy has played hard when healthy, so it's always been that big tease with him; are you going to get superstar RB breaking 70 yard runs or injury RB with 3 yards and a cloud of dust.

i understand (and agree with) letting him test the waters, and maybe signing him if he is willing to take a pay cut/part time role. but i also will miss those explosive plays._________________

i can't say it makes me happy.
while i wasn't huge on the pick, the guy has played hard when healthy, so it's always been that big tease with him; are you going to get superstar RB breaking 70 yard runs or injury RB with 3 yards and a cloud of dust.

i understand (and agree with) letting him test the waters, and maybe signing him if he is willing to take a pay cut/part time role. but i also will miss those explosive plays.

I wish playing hard would've yielded production. I definitely will never question his effort, just his running style. You are correct in your analysis though. I also hated the pick but those things happened w/ Al. Only hoped for the best. As the years go by, we're getting rid of his stink on this team. That makes me happy also.

If the explosive plays were more than 5 times a season, I'd contemplate bringing him back. He really couldn't even give us that.

I wish him well but I think someone will be sad when they overpay for him._________________

Do we take DAT if he drops to the 4th as a punt returner, kick returner, and change of pace back/ slot receiver (really good hands)? Reggie did say that the team needs playmakers and the black mamba is certainly that.

Darren's Agent deserves a ton of credit. Ian Greengross negotiated his Client a 6 Year 60 Million contract & DMC saw the end of it despite missing extended periods of time. Entering FA, teams will either view his absences as the player's effort to limit wear & tear to prolong his career, of they'll think he actually has durability issues & poor practice habits._________________I'm The guy who got shunned on FFs for arguing J.J. Watt should be selected 1st Overall in the 2011 Draft. I also thought Gabe Carimi would be a Perennial Pro Bowler. Live & Learn